Identiv and Les Bouchages Delage expand partnership and connect consumers to the IoT

Near-field communication (NFC) continues to drive an expanding array of use cases. Consider Identiv and its partnership with Les Bouchages Delage to deliver Internet of Things (IoT)-ready solutions for NFC-connected bottles in the wine and spirit industry. Identiv, a global provider of physical security and secure identification, and Les Bouchages Delage originally partnered while collaborating on an intelligent NFC bottle cap for a luxury cognac brand. Now, the two companies are expanding their partnership by equipping a wide variety of Les Bouchages Delage cap designs with Identiv’s NFC technology. with Identiv’s NFC technology. While partnering on the luxury cognac project, Identiv and Les Bouchages Delage incorporated a contactless NFC tag into the cork stopper of all decanters. By tapping their mobile device to the cork, consumers are able to register their purchase and become a member of a private club providing exclusive content, unique experiences, and personalized services.